Learning to Expect the Unexpected - I Peter 4:12-19

Although we cannot anticipate all the ways life will be hard, we do not need to be surprised when it is.  Even more, we can live with joy and hope when life gets tough.

Back To School Bash

Wednesday, August 15 from 5-8:30pm at the Firehouse for 7th-12th grade. Taco Bar and 6 on 6 dodgeball with a $300 prize. Parents of 7th graders are welcome.

Step Into Serving

We desire to engage every man, woman and child with the Gospel before they ever set foot in our building. Join with our pastors as we step outside of our walls and into our community. More information is coming soon!

Christmas Bags To Haiti

Bags are available in the foyer today through September 23. Join with Good Shepherd Ministries and pack a bag for the people of Haiti. Call Leon for more information: 321.480.0548.

Parenting Class

Class begins Wednesday, August 22 from 6-7:15pm. It will last 15 weeks. Freedom to Powerful, Positive Parenting class will equip parents, grandparents, blended families, single parents, first time parents or parents and children who need help being put back together.

Church Offices Have Moved

As part of the First Initiative and to make way for the new Children's Ministry area,  the church offices across the street to 245 Magnolia Avenue. Thank you to all that helped!

Missions Conference

Save the date, September 22-26!

Children & Family Ministry

Is currently looking for volunteers at the 9:30am Sunday School hour and the 11am Sparks 2nd hour. They also are currently hiring childcare workers. Call Renee at x556 if you are interested.

Wednesday Night Dinner

Dinner served from 4:45-6pm in the Atrium. Call the office Monday for reservations or email Karen at kburrows@fbcmi.com. $6/adult, $3.50/child, $20 family max. Ham, mac & cheese, vegetables and dinner roll or salad options: garden, taco and apple pecan

SOAP SCRIPURE FOR NEXT WEEK:  I Peter 4:10-11